Professional Development Day Feedback & LEAGUE thank you

Faculty and staff sitting at tables in the LLCC Student Union listening to a speaker.We hope everyone enjoyed Tuesday’s Professional Development Day activities. Please take a few minutes to complete a feedback survey. Collected feedback will be used to plan future professional development day programming. The feedback survey will close on Tuesday, April 2 at 5 p.m.

Thanks to all who joined the LEAGUE Committee for the kickoff of the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There is still time to make your annual gift for the benefit of our students and programs. Please complete the 2024 LEAGUE Form by Monday, in order to be eligible for the first cash drawing of $150 donated by members of the LLCC Cabinet. 50/50 tickets will be available in the Foundation through this Friday. Tickets or $1 each or six for $5.

LEAGUE friend Dean ButzowWere you able to Guess the LEAGUE Friend was Dean Butzow, professor of geography? Today’s LEAGUE Friend is an alum and has worked at LLCC for almost 23 years and has been donating throughout the entirety. They donate to support our students so they can further their education and have a chance to pursue opportunities that otherwise might not be available to them. When not budgeting they enjoy yoga, boating and being at the beach.

Professional Development Day Schedule and LEAGUE Kickoff happens today!

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day happens today. An overview of the staff professional development day activities can be found on the HR portal. The LLCC Foundation will also be hosting the Annual LEAGUE kickoff event beginning at 11 a.m.

Faculty Professional Development Day

  • 9-11 a.m. – Instructional department activities.
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LLCC Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon in the Student Union, Menard Hall
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. – Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter, vice president, academic services and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, research and analytics associate II, Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Location: Trutter Center
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions
    • 2:30-3:20
      • Track 1: Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps – Design for All, Teaching for Success: Universal Design for Learning, Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois’ System), Robert H. Stephens Room.
      • Track 2: Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach – Building an Inclusive Face-to-Face Classf, Dr. Jennifer O’Malley, Leigh Giles Brown, Menard 2202.
      • Track 3: Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students – Dr. Ted Babin, Dr. Gillian Bauer, Dr. Matthew Schownir, Dr Karen Sisk, Kimberly Alexander, Rebecca Miller.
    • 3:30-4:20 p.m.
      • Track 1: Track 1: Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps – Level Up Your Files: A Hands-On Lab, Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois System), Menard 2229.
      • Track 2: Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach – Building an Inclusive Online Class, Rebecca Miller, Rihab Sawah, Amy Strawn, Menard 2202.
      • Track 3: Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students – Mental Health Resources: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Dr. Tamilore Odimayo (Mental Health Savage LLC), Trutter Center.
  • Late Afternoon/Evening – Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans.

LEAGUE Kickoff & Lunch

Menu board with the words,LEAGUE, 2024, LLCC Foundation. Beginning at 11 a.m. 1. Pick up your ticket at the ticket booth outside of Menard Hall. 2. Pick up lunch from one of the food trucks by noon. 3. Join us in the Student Union for a coffee bar, cookies, entertainment and Kahoot trivia.All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch! To join us, you can pick up a lunch ticket at a ticket booth under the Menard Hall awning. You can then choose from one of the three food trucks available on the east side of Menard Hall for a complimentary lunch beginning at 11 a.m.

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

11 a.m.-noon – Complimentary lunch from one of three food trucks on the east side of Menard.

11:30 a.m.-noon – Gianna Hines will be playing some 90’s songs on guitar in the Student Union.

Noon-1 p.m. – Program including Kahoot Trivia, LEAGUE Grant Awards and a special feature you won’t want to miss!

50/50 raffle tickets will be available so bring cash. A coffee bar and cookies will be provided and you can also make your donation to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There are drawings for some great prizes for anyone who makes a donation including $150 cash prize donated by members of the Cabinet. Make your donation now and avoid the line 2024 LEAGUE Form.

Were you able to guess that yesterday’s LEAGUE Friend was Bobbi Henry, research and analytics associate III in institutional research?

LEAGUE friend Bobbi Henry.Guess the LEAGUE Friend?

Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for 21 years in the same role. They give to the Dr. Ranier Erhart Scholarship to help students in geography and to uphold the legacy of their grad professor. One of their favorite pastimes is cloud watching. Can you guess who this friend is that has been giving to LEAGUE for 21 years? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win.

Professional Development Day & LEAGUE Kickoff Tomorrow

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up tomorrow. Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal.

LEAGUE. LLCC FoundationTomorrow is the kickoff of the annual faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE.

Here are some interesting facts about LEAGUE:

  • LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education.
  • LEAGUE donations do not automatically renew unless you choose this option.
  • Last year, 120 faculty and staff members donated to the LEAGUE campaign for a total of approximately $48,000.
  • Almost $20,000 has been donated already this year to LEAGUE.
  • The average gift is $362 but you can donate any amount you want.
  • The average participation rate in the LEAGUE campaign since 2003 is almost 40%.
  • Since 2003, almost $900,000 has been donated to the LEAGUE for the benefit of our students and programs.

LEAGUE friend, Darla Cochran.Guess the LEAGUE Friend

Did you guess the LEAGUE Friends from Friday was Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist?

Here are some fun facts about today’s LEAGUE Friend:

  • This 1997 alum has worked at LLCC for 23 years and has donated for that long as well.
  • They donate because they like to give back to our students. “LLCC has been a big part of my life and that of my daughters’.”
  • They were a student worker in LLCC Testing.
  • They have two daughters, three bonus sons, one granddaughter, two dogs, a horse and mule.
  • They love spending time at the beach with their spouse and at Disney with their family, especially their granddaughter.
  • Other hobbies include baking, reading, puzzles and Legos.

If you’re as good at researching data as they are maybe you can guess this LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.

Professional Development Day & LEAGUE Kickoff March 26

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 26.

Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal. Please note that the location for the general session (1:15-2:15 p.m.), “Prioritization & Time Management,” has been changed and will now be held in Student Union.

Faculty sessions for the day include:

  • 9-11 a.m. — Instructional department activities.
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, Trutter Center
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. Concurrent sessions
  • Late afternoon/evening Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans.

LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch

2024 LEAGUE ticket. Tuesday. March 26. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Good for a complimentary lunch from one of the food trucks. Lunch 11-noon food trucks. Join us in the Student Union for a coffee bar, cookies, entertainment and Kahoot trivia.All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch on Professional Development Day! To join us, you can pick up a lunch ticket at a ticket booth under the Menard Hall awning. You can then choose from one of the three food trucks available on the east side of Menard Hall for a complimentary lunch beginning at 11 a.m.:

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

After you pick up lunch on the east side of Menard, head to the Student Union for some entertainment, a coffee bar and some Neslee Toulousee chocolate chip cookies.

For special dietary requests, please contact, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve.

Guess the LEAGUE Friend

LEAGUE. LLCC Foundation

Were you able to guess that yesterday’s wannabe songstress and LEAGUE Friend was Nicole Ralph, associate vice president human resources?LEAGUE friend Nicole Ralph

Speaking of vocalists, today’s friend has been performing with many central Illinois bands and singing in the Illinois Country Opry circuit since they were 6 years old. In 1991, ‘92 and ‘93 they were voted female vocalist of the year by the Illinois Country Music Association. They still appear as a guest artist at Central Illinois Opry houses from time to time.

This friend has worked for LLCC for 26 years in various roles including nursing continuing education, truck driver training, student services, and the Workforce Institute. They are a 1989 alum of LLCC and have donated since they began at LLCC because they have watched many students struggle with financing their education, balancing a home budget and unexpected expenses. They appreciate that there is someplace for students to turn for assistance when those unexpected needs arise to ease their burden. This student emergency assistance fund is known as the Pay It Forward Fund and you can choose to designate your LEAGUE gift for this purpose. Can you guess who this LEAGUE Friend is? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.

Professional Development Day Schedule and LEAGUE Kickoff Details

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day will be held Tuesday, March 26. An overview of the faculty professional development day activities can be found below. The LLCC Foundation will also be hosting the Annual LEAGUE kickoff event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on this day.

AIeL would like to thank all of the presenters who have graciously agreed to share their knowledge and experiences with their colleagues on this day.

Faculty Professional Development Day

Beyond the Basics: Engaging All Learners Time

9-11 a.m. – Instructional department activities. Department specific information will be provided by deans.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LLCC Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon in the Student Union, Menard Hall

1:15-2:15 p.m. – Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter, Vice President, Academic Services and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, Research and Analytics Associate II, Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Location: Trutter Center

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions

Time Track 1
Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps
Track 2
Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach
Track 3
Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students
2:30-3:20 p.m. Design for All, Teaching for Success: Universal Design for Learning

Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois’ System)

Robert H. Stephens Room

Building an Inclusive Face-to-Face Class

Dr Jennifer O’Malley, Leigh Giles Brown

Menard 2202

See, Experience and Learn: Active learning Classrooms in Action

Dr. Ted Babin, Dr. Gillian Bauer, Dr. Matthew Schownir, Dr Karen Sisk, Kimberly Alexander, Rebecca Miller

Sangamon 1102, 1103 and 1104

3:30-4:20 p.m. Level Up Your Files: A Hands-On Lab

Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois System)

Menard 2229

Building an Inclusive Online Class

Rebecca Miller, Rihab Sawah, Amy Strawn

Menard 2202

Mental Health Resources: Promoting Mental Health in College Students

Dr. Tamilore Odimayo (Mental Health Savage LLC)

Trutter Center

Late Afternoon/Evening – Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans. Department specific information will be provided by your dean.

LEAGUE Kickoff

LEAGUE. LLCC FoundationAre you a Friends fanatic? The theme of this year’s LEAGUE Campaign is Friends and the committee has some fun things planned for the LEAGUE lunch on Professional Development Day, March 26 including:

11 a.m.-noon – Complimentary lunch from one of three food trucks on the east side of Menard.

11:30 a.m.-noon – Gianna Hines will be playing some 90’s songs on guitar in the Student Union.

Noon-1 p.m. – Program including Kahoot Trivia, LEAGUE Grant Awards and a special feature you won’t want to miss!

50/50 raffle tickets will be available so bring cash. A coffee bar and cookies will be provided and you can also make your donation to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There are drawings for some great prizes for anyone who makes a donation including $150 cash prize donated by members of the Cabinet. Make your donation now and avoid the line 2024 LEAGUE Form.

LEAGUE friend, Mike Dunlap.Did you guess Yesterday’s LEAGUE Friend was Mike Dunlap, accounts receivable/collection technician in Finance?  Mike also serves on the LEAGUE Committee.

Guess the LEAGUE Friend?

This LEAGUE Friend has been with the college for 26 years and has been donating for 21 years! They are an alum and met their spouse at LLCC. They donate to the LEAGUE Campaign because LLCC has played an important part in their family’s education. In their role, they see every day how education provides opportunities and makes a difference for families. This friend loves water and all sports associated with it. On weekends you can find them with a fishing pole in hand but at work they may be holding a little one’s hand. Can you Guess the LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize!

Professional Development Day and LEAGUE Kickoff March 26

Professional Development Day

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 26. Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal.

8-11 a.m. – Departmental Activities

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon, Student Union

1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. – General Session: Prioritization & Time Management, Student Union

2:30-3:20 p.m. or 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Track One: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Trutter Center

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Two: Mental Health Resources, Millennium Center 2203

  • 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Community Mental Health Resources
  • 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Finding Your Zen: Strategies for Relieving Stress

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Three: Workplace Skill Building

  • 2:30-3:20 p.m. –  Strategies for Better “Customer” Communication, Menard Hall 1179
  • 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Microsoft Office 365: Outlook Tips & Tricks, Menard Hall, 1173

LEAGUE Kickoff

LEAGUE. LLCC FoundationAll faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the kickoff celebration of the faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE on Professional Development Day. Choose from one of the three food trucks available for a complimentary lunch:

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

After you pick up lunch on the eastside of Menard, head to the Student Union for some entertainment, a coffee bar and some Neslee Toulousee chocolate chip cookies.

For special dietary requests, please contact, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve.

Misty SchiererGuess the LEAGUE Friend

Did you guess the U2 superfan and LEAGUE Friend was Misty Schierer, graphic and website coordinator?

Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for just six months. Not only do they help students with their accounts, they give because doing so makes them happy knowing the money will go towards helping students continue their education. When not at LLCC, they like to spend time outdoors golfing or camping. Can you guess the LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answers to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize.

Make plans to attend Professional Development Day and LEAGUE kickoff March 26

Professional Development Day

Professional Development Day will be held March 26!

  • 8-11 a.m. – Department activities
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LEAGUE Kickoff
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. – General session: Prioritization and time management
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions

Can you Guess Who This LEAGUE Friend Is?

LEAGUE. LLCC Foundation

This huge U2 fan can’t remember the number of times they have seen the rock band in concert but they do recall they have been at LLCC for 19 years. They give because they like that donations to the LEAGUE Campaign go back to the students we serve and help make things happen that might otherwise not be possible due to budget constraints. They also like choosing where their monies are donated. This person is creative and uses computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate their audience! Try to guess who this LEAGUE Friend is for a chance to win a prize! Submit your answer today at LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

Speaking of entertainment, the LEAGUE Committee has lots of fun planned for the kickoff of the annual LEAGUE Campaign on March 26. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Gianna Hines will be playing some of your favorite hits from the 90s in the Student Union. Download the Kahoot app on your phone and join us for some Friends and 90’s trivia. The winner will receive a basket donated by Raising Canes.

Social Security Administration presentation

For those of you unable to attend the presentation by the Social Security Administration on Professional Development Day, we have made the slide deck from this presentation available to view. This presentation provides basic knowledge regarding the services and benefits offered by the Social Security Administration. Including information on how to set up a “my Social Security” account. This presentation is accessible through the HR Portal page.

Professional Development Day feedback survey

We hope everyone enjoyed Tuesday’s Professional Development Day activities!

Please take a few minutes to complete the LLCC Professional Development Day feedback survey through the link below. Collected feedback on the day’s activities will be used to plan future professional development day programming.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023PDD

The feedback survey will close on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

Dr. Carmen Allen and Julie Brennan attend CBExchange conference

C-BEM Competency-based Education Network. CBExchange. Collage of photos of Dr. Allen and Brennan at conference along with theme Power to the Learner.Last week, Dr. Carmen Allen, professor, computer science, and Julie Brennan, assistant professor, computer science, attended a three-day CBExchange conference on competency-based education (CBE). CBE is a personalized approach to learning that allows students to progress at their own pace and master competencies before moving on to new material.

Dr. Allen and Brennan are excited to share what they learned at the conference with their colleagues during Professional Development Day on Nov. 7. They will discussing how to use CBE and regular and substantive interaction (RSI) to improve student learning and engagement.

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